Business Development Manager - South

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seal solutions manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager for the South of England. This role requires a driven sales professional with experience in technical sales and knowledge of rotating equipment. You will manage the sales process, identify new opportunities, and build strong client relationships. We offer a competitive salary, performance-related commission, and company benefits. Join us and help shape the future of sealing solutions.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales or business development in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Background in rotating equipment like pumps, valves, actuators, fans, or compressors.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in existing and new accounts.
• Represent brand and products to potential clients across market sectors.
• Manage sales process, including negotiations and closing deals.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Business Development Manager – South of England

£60,000 base salary, £75,000 OTE company car or allowance, and excellent benefits

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in rotating equipment looking to take your career to the next level?

We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our leading seal solutions manufacturer, supporting growth across a thriving region.

About the Role

Based in the South of England, you will be responsible for expanding our customer base, building lasting relationships, and driving the adoption of our high‑quality sealing solutions across a breadth of industries. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying new business opportunities, understanding customer needs, and translating those into compelling, value‑driven solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities within both new and existing accounts.
• Representing our brand and product range to potential clients across several market sectors.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, understanding technical requirements, and shaping tailored solutions in close coordination with engineering and support teams.
• Managing the entire sales process, including presentations, product demonstrations, commercial negotiations, and closing deals to exceed set targets.
• Monitoring market developments, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform your strategy.
• Networking extensively at industry events, exhibitions, and across the territory.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in technical sales or business development within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• A background in rotating equipment, such as pumps, valves, actuators, fans, compressors, or related components, is highly desirable.
• Experience with mechanical seals is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong commercial focus, excellent negotiation skills, and a consultative sales approach.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work independently in a field‑based capacity.
• Full UK driving licence and readiness to travel across the region.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary backed by an uncapped performance‑related commission / bonus scheme.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuous training, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career with an innovative, forward‑thinking company.

If you thrive in a technical sales environment and are motivated by building partnerships and delivering value, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to become a key part of a growing team and help shape the future of sealing solutions in the South of England.